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jimwoo25 
| 24 Sep 08:13 |
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Joined: 02 Sep 2009 Posts: 50 Bike: My Profile | I'm looking at doing a few bike rides in the near future including one in the isle of man from one end of the island to the other (about 75 miles depending on the route) and was wondering if anyone ever uses enrgy supplements or drinks. Albeit that they are the proffesionals, i've seen top cyclists using gels and things which give you a major boost of energy. I was wondering if anyone had any reccomendations for enrgy stuuf that you could buy from sport shops. I'm looking at doing a few sponsored charity events to push myself and raise money so i dont want to fall short! Cheers guys Jim |
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dudley
| 24 Sep 09:53 |
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Joined: 16 Jan 2009 Posts: 498 Bike: My Profile | the SIS (Science in Sport) stuff is good. they do a sample pack with different flavours and types so you can try their whole range before buying in bulk, if need be. Should have it in your Local bike shop. Any ride less than, say, 2 hours - forget it. As long as you ate sensibly at some point in the previous day, and have some water - you are good to go. over that, by all means, get stuck in. always try before you ride, though. The gels and drinks disagree with some. avoid the sugary stuff. get the complex carbohydrates. |
| My Latest Route: Nov 2009 Forth Estuary Circular | |
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mattk
| 24 Sep 12:20 |
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Joined: 07 Apr 2009 Posts: 116 Bike: My Profile | I believe simple carbohydrates (more likely to be sugary) give you faster supplies of energy but don't last as long. Whereas the complex carbs are more likely to last longer and are more gradual bursts of energy but it takes longer for your body to absorb. Therefore I'd recommend more complex but also some simple carb supplements too. The problem is, if you let your body drain too low of energy it's almost impossible to regain energy until you stop and rest. So really you need to top up on both types of energy before you feel the need to. Same with water/energy drinks. |
| My Latest Route: Feb 2010 National Cycle Network 15 NCN | |
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Shortbusdriver1969
| 27 Sep 12:26 |
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Joined: 16 Sep 2009 Posts: 19 Bike: My Profile | I agree with Matt here, as An ex-competitve body builder carbs are a BIG must. if your going to have a long ride then stack up on complex carbs Rice, ( Go-faster ) Pasta. Baked spuds. to take with you on route you could take oatmeal cakes or rices cakes, use re-hydration drinks that you mix with water / juice, ( I normally take a maximum of 3 lts on a long ride) |
| timmy9884 | Today 15:04 |
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